THE BBC’s chief content officer, Charlotte Moore, is to leave the corporation later in the year, it has been announced.
Moore, who has been in that role since September 2020, is leaving to join Left Bank Pictures as chief executive and Sony Pictures Television as EVP, creative director of international production.
She said in a statement: “It’s been an honour to lead the BBC creatively as chief content officer at a time of unprecedented change, championing the very best British storytelling across radio and TV.
“I’m very proud of what we’ve achieved during my time at the helm, transforming our offer and supporting iPlayer to become the fastest growing streamer in the UK.
“I want to thank my colleagues, my brilliant team and all the incredible producers, directors, writers and on screen and on air talent who’ve made it such a thrilling ride.
“The BBC is an extraordinary place to work and plays a vital role in the UK’s creative ecology.
“There’s nowhere quite like it that backs risk taking, innovation and homegrown creativity with such commitment and I’ve been lucky enough to work with some of the very best programme makers in the business.
“So it’s been a tough decision to leave a job I love and an institution I believe in."
On returning to TV production, Moore added that she wanted to "follow my heart".
She added: “It’s an honour to join the brilliant team at Left Bank Pictures to become CEO of one of the UK’s most successful production companies.
“I’m excited to be returning to programme making and I’m thrilled to be joining Wayne Garvie and Sony Pictures Television as EVP, creative director.”
Moore joined the BBC in 2006 as a commissioning executive for documentaries.
